Philippines name squad as Emerging Nations quickly approaches

Philippines National Rugby League Head Coach, Arwin Marcus, has named his Tamaraws squad for the upcoming Emerging Nations World Championship next week.

The Philippines, who boast one of the stronger squads in the tournament, will kick off the Emerging Nations World Championship next Monday against the Malta Knights at Windsor.

The Philippines squad features experienced campaigners, Richie Goodwin, Ned Stephenson, Rez Phillips and Paul Sheedy, plus will see former Gold Coast Titan, Shane Gray, returns to the squad for the first time since 2014.